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score remained tied, 4040, but in the fourth, the Lady Bulldogs pulled away to take the win, 5848.
Wheeler was led by Nikita James with 28 points, with Justise Dubose and Shiann Carey each scoring 10 points in the win.
Boys vs. Treutlen
In the boys’ game, both teams had their struggles in the second half on offense, but Wheeler capitalized the most as they came out on top. Wheeler held a 2419 lead at the end of the first quarter, and they extended that lead in the second to take a 38-31 lead into halftime.
But in the third quarter, the Vikings came out and stormed back to take the lead. Treutlen was on top 51-45 heading into the fourth quarter. But things took a drastic turn in the fourth as Wheeler was the team with the hot hand. Wheeler outscored Treutlen 20-9 in the fourth on the way to a 65-60 win.
Wheeler had four players in double figures with Michael Wright leading the way with 23 points. Tyree Travis and Justin Culver each scored 12 points, and Quenshawn Glasper added 10 points in the win.
This week the Bulldogs will be at Bryan County on Friday at 5:30 p.m., and then on Saturday they will travel to Turner County at 6:00 p. m.